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    Pre-Independence Architecture in India Development of Secular Architecture From The End of The 18th Century To The Middle of The 20th Century

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    Pre-independence architecture in India saw the development of secular architecture from the late 18th century to the mid-20th century. Examples include homes, cities, forts, palaces, schools, universities, hospitals, man-made reservoirs, step wells, and resting places for travelers. Specific secular buildings constructed during this period included post offices, courts, and railway stations in cities such as Calcutta, Bombay, Madras, Hyderabad, and others. The architectural styles varied from region to region, with Indo-Saracenic dominating in Chennai, British colonial styles prominent in Kolkata and Delhi, Portuguese influences in Goa, and French styles reflected in Pondicherry.

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    Pre-independence architecture in India saw the development of secular architecture from the late 18th century to the mid-20th century. Examples include homes, cities, forts, palaces, schools, universities, hospitals, man-made reservoirs, step wells, and resting places for travelers. Specific secular buildings constructed during this period included post offices, courts, and railway stations in cities such as Calcutta, Bombay, Madras, Hyderabad, and others. The architectural styles varied from region to region, with Indo-Saracenic dominating in Chennai, British colonial styles prominent in Kolkata and Delhi, Portuguese influences in Goa, and French styles reflected in Pondicherry.

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    Pre-independence architecture in India saw the development of secular architecture from the late 18th century to the mid-20th century. Examples include homes, cities, forts, palaces, schools, universities, hospitals, man-made reservoirs, step wells, and resting places for travelers. Specific secular buildings constructed during this period included post offices, courts, and railway stations in cities such as Calcutta, Bombay, Madras, Hyderabad, and others. The architectural styles varied from region to region, with Indo-Saracenic dominating in Chennai, British colonial styles prominent in Kolkata and Delhi, Portuguese influences in Goa, and French styles reflected in Pondicherry.

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    Pre-independence architecture in

    India

    Development of secular
    architecture from the end of the
    18th Century to the middle of the
    20th Century.
    Homes, cities, forts, palaces, schools, universities,
    hospitals, man made reservoirs, step wells, resting place for
    travelers etc. are prime examples of secular architecture. 

     Monuments such as ceremonial gateways, carved


    edicts, victory pillars and towers are also examples of
    secular architecture.

    Example of secular buildings are museums , townhalls,


    university buildings and railway stations.
    Secular buildings
    • Post office , Dalhousie square ,Calcutta - 1868.
    • High court , Calcutta - 1860.
    • Post office ,Bombay - 1870.
    • Post and Telegraph building , Madras - 1884
    • Railway station ,Kachiguda, Hyderabad, etc
    Post office , Dalhousie High court , Calcutta - 1860.
    square ,Calcutta - 1868.

    Post and Telegraph


    Post office ,Bombay - 1870. building , Madras
    -1884
    Railway Station
    Kachiguda Hyderabad
    Chennai

    Indo-Saracenic style dominates the architecture of Chennai. Being a very important port for the British,
    they invested significantly in building this city. After Kolkata, Chennai is famous for having the second
    highest number of heritage structures. The Madras High Court, PWD Buildings, Victoria Public Hall,
    YMCA college, University of Madras and the Government Museum etc. are very prominent structures
    that showcase the British influence.
    Fort St. George, Chennai
    Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

    Kolkata served as the capital of the British Raj and has the distinction of being one of the most
    beautifully colonized cities in the country. Ithas an urban style of architecture interwoven with the
    historic British style.

    Built over a 100 years ago, most buildings from the colonial era still stand tall. Raj Bhavan,
    Kolkata Town Hall, Writer’s Building, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Victoria Memorial and many more mirror
    the British style of architecture and provide a sketch of the imperialism that existed back then.
    St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata

    Writers' Building, Kolkata


    National Library of India, Kolkata
    Mumbai High Court

    Gateway of India, Mumbai


    Allahabad

    Allahabad is resplendent with buildings from the colonial era. Once a capital of the United Provinces, it
    has administrative buildings, churches, schools, and halls that narrate many tales of the past. The
    Allahabad High Court, University of Allahabad, All Saints Cathedral and the Mayo Memorial Hall are very
    fine specimens of the imperial style and hold great administrative and religious significance even today.
    Port Blair

    The marvelous colonial architecture alongside the endless sea is a breathtaking sight. The cellular jail
    was built by the British in 1906 and used by them after the mutiny of 1857 to exile rebels and today, it
    serves as an important monument.

    The Panopticon style of the jail attracts many visitors and history enthusiasts to visit Andaman
    every year who get intrigued by the ancient style of prisons and the many stories of legends that the
    jail narrates.
    Pondicherry

    Once a colony of the French, many people here still speak French and have adopted many of their
    mannerisms. Therefore, it shouldn’t be surprising that the city has many buildings that portray the
    French architecture. Cercle De Pondicherry, Public Works Department, Legislative Assembly, Le Foyer Du
    Soldat, LyceeFrancais and Raj Nivas are some of the many alluring buildings in Pondicherry that reflect
    the famous Gothic style of the French
    Goa

    Goan architecture is mainly European with a little indigenous touch. Goa has brightly colored houses
    that truly reflect the Portuguese style, the fortsand other places in Goa, though, simply done, are grand
    nonetheless. The fort at Cabo da Rama and Fort Aguadalook very practical and classic. The Church of
    Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the Basilica de Bom Jesus and The Church of Francis Assisi are
    perfect examples of the Gothic and Baroque styles of construction.
    Bengaluru

    Bengaluru was one of the most important administrative centers for the British and hence, the city has a
    lot of colonial buildings and administrative structures. The High Court and the Government Museum
    are very notable for their colonial roots. In Cubbon Park, one can come across many remarkable British
    buildings and a hospital as well. The Vidhan Sabha, Bengaluru Palace, Attara Kacheri, Mayo Hall and
    Bengaluru Fort are some of the most renowned British buildings and are the must visits in Bangalore for
    any tourist.
    India Gate, Delhi

    Presently, most monuments that were built by the British hold great economic and political
    significance in Delhi. The magnificence and splendor of these monuments speak volumes of the
    artistry and architectural brilliance that existed in those days.

    Many edifices like the Sansad Bhavan, Connaught Place, India Gate, and RashtrapatiBhavan are
    redolent of Delhi’s colonial past 
    Parliament of India, Delhi

    Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi


    Mumbai

    When this city came into being, it had the luck of being assigned a new governor, Sir Bartle Frere, who
    was fully determined to make it a city of huge significance. Because of his powerful persona and
    zest, ‘Bombay’ was transformed into a Gateway of India.

    He wanted the city to be a symbol of progress and therefore, The Victoria Terminus, Gateway of India,
    Taj Hotel, Townhall, St. Thomas’ Cathedral etc. were erected and till date, they are stunning examples of
    very high architectural caliber

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